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I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone light tracking smoke on a rocket. I did see something once someone was doing where they were going to mount in the back of the rocket like a motor and light it on…   Read more»

That is a good point.I think Dale, Joe and Art can clarify this since they have been around it longer than I have. I believe some of the smoke canisters/tubes used in pyrotechnics/special effects do not emit flames. At least…   Read more»

There have been some who have suggested or tried lighting a smoke canister with a timer LONG after landing, to facilitate finding a lost rocket. That sounds like a great way to burn up several hundred thousand acres of grass…   Read more»

Geeee, thanks Scott, you are just soooo helpful 😛 You know, I think if you get yourself a rocket off our office roofing job, you need to get one for me too…. A Giant Leap Talon 4 kit would be…   Read more»

If you put in a big lump of black powder, you would know where it was last!

Sorry, I didn’t explain what I was looking for very well. I have a few formulas and all the chemicals, plus a pyro formula that pumps out heavy black smoke….I’m looking for how people are mounting the tubes, igniting them…   Read more»

QuickBurst used to sell tracking smoke canisters that were ignited via ematch. I have a few but have not used them so I really don’t know how well they work. I’ve been meaning to test one, but just havn’t got…   Read more»

Bill Beggs in NM is the only one I know who owns the M.Warren

The tank for it. I’ve seen the other bits in the box, just didn’t know if there was a tank around.Edward

Do you mean the tank or the fill stem hardware? NCR has the fillstem hardware in the GSE Box.

I met Paul Robinson for the first time this year at LDRS28 in Potter, NY. In the brief amount of time we spoke, he seemed like a nice and brave man, knowing that his future on this earth was limited….   Read more»

I will always remember Paul as the best storyteller ever! He and I sat on the ramp of a trailer in Texas and messed with the back of Event Horizon for a couple hours, all we were doing was installing…   Read more»

Sad news indeed. Tough losing members of such a small community. Funny how you almost feel like you know people in your hobby by reputation even if you’ve never met them.

I’ve also got the system and you are welcome to use the it if you need.Edward

Garmin 220 and dc-20 combo on ebay right now for $380.00 8)Use your credit card! Its easy!

5 offers in 1 day 🙂

I have an Astro 220 as well. Would be happy to track for any of you guys. Keep an eye out – Someone (not me 🙁 ) just scored an Astro 220 and 3 DC20s off of Craigslist for $270….   Read more»

I have the handheld – you’re welcome to borrow it if you just get the transmitter (~$150 for a brand new DC-30, less for a DC-20 or a used unit).

Mike, I think there are at least 4 of us with the Astro 200 units, just get the DC20 and ask us…. I will let you use mine any time – as long as I’m not using it…. :PG

MikeIf you just buy the transmitter, Im sure one of the many recievers could be availible to barrow. You could always barrow mine when im there. However if you wanted to be the gini piglet on this one, I and…   Read more»